Overnight specimen processor needed for a cutting-edge laboratory technology and instrumentation organization!!

Job Title: Specimen Processor

Location: Elmwood Park, NJ

Hours: 

• 11pm - 5am
• 11pm - 8am
• 1am - 7am

Qualifications:

• high school diploma/GED
• ability to pass a typing test of at least 7500 keystrokes per hour and 95% accuracy or higher
• previous laboratory experience 
• previous overnight experience

Job Description & Responsibilities:

Specimen processors will take incoming enclosed samples and input data into the computer system/create labelling for samples (will NOT directly touch or open swabs/perform tests on the samples)

• Receive, identify, label, and process specimens as required for processing.
• Labeling of specimen containers, slide(s), and any other materials submitted by the client.
• Ability to handle all specimen types.
• Multi-task between different types of requisitions.
• Maintain departmental production goals to ensure hourly specimen flow to the labs are consistent.
• Review, transcribe, and enter demographic and specimen data into the laboratory information system with 100% accuracy.
• Recognize specimen problems and refer to designated personnel.
• File Requisition Slips, glass slides, and paraffin blocks assisting Laboratory Aide(s) as needed.
• Perform supply maintenance and clean-up duties to help workflow and efficiency.
• Candidates will be reading and entering data information that come from labels that were previously on specimen bags. They will handle sealed samples as well as other samples like blood, stool, urine, biopsies, etc. and wear proper personal protective equipment and follow World Health Organization’s guidelines.

Benefits:

• Growth opportunities within one of the country's top reference labs - can move to technician if degree in sciences, move to lab assistant roles in different specialties or another group in the company to start a career.
• Flexible compensation
• Great benefits package

This position is moving extremely fast as this is an urgent need for the client. If interested, please send over your most up to date resume to ktrivigno @astoncarter.com along with your availability for a 10-minute phone call. 

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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